This wine cellar is located within the basement of a Grade II listed property. The client sought a solution that would deliver efficient, long-term storage while working within the constraints of the building’s heritage status. Sorrells was appointed to design a cellar that would feel embedded in the space, sensitive to its architectural character, while delivering practical functionality.
The project came with clear limitations: arched ceilings, exposed brickwork, and underground positioning all introduced structural challenges and preservation requirements. Rather than working against these features, the design embraces them, creating a cellar that reflects the building’s age and original character, while meeting the expectations of a modern wine collector.
The result is a robust, well-balanced space that offers both clarity of storage and a quiet nod to the history that surrounds it.
Bespoke joinery precision-cut to sit flush against original brickwork, respecting the building’s structure while achieving a seamless finish.
Angled display shelving positioned around the upper perimeter, designed to highlight key bottles and accommodate standout large formats.
Central tasting table offering additional storage and presentation, while serving as a focal point for hosting and interaction within the cellar.
Constructed from solid oak, the joinery is finished in a warm, mid-tone stain to complement the original brickwork and arched ceiling of the Grade II listed space. The layout is structured around standard bottle racking, with a row of angled display shelves positioned along the upper perimeter, allowing key bottles to be highlighted and easily accessed.
